welded; welding; welds
: to become or be capable of being welded
1
a
: to unite (metallic parts) by heating and allowing the metals to flow together or by hammering or compressing with or without previous heating
b
: to unite (plastics) in a similar manner by heating
c
: to repair (something) by this method
d
: to produce or create as if by such a process
2
: to unite or reunite closely or intimately
architecture that welds the past and the present
Examples of weld in a Sentence
Verb
She learned how to weld.
We welded the beams together.
They were welded together in friendship.
His style of painting welds impressionism with surrealism.
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Alex Kalogiannis, ArsTechnica, 22 July 2025
And that precious metal bargaining chip is welded to the table.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2025
Len Wright, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Its computer vision systems now inspect surface finishes and structural welds with high degrees of consistency and accuracy.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Verb
Bonding panels together rather than welding them makes controlling the NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) levels much easier as the adhesives absorb vibrations, while the stiffness provides much more control in terms of lateral movement.
—Alex Kalogiannis, ArsTechnica, 22 July 2025
And that precious metal bargaining chip is welded to the table.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2025
Noun
Slightly reshaping a part or moving a weld spot can increase performance and efficiency and save money.
—Len Wright, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Its computer vision systems now inspect surface finishes and structural welds with high degrees of consistency and accuracy.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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“Weld.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weld. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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weld
1 of 2 verb1
: to join pieces of metal or plastic by heating and allowing the edges to flow together or by hammering or pressing together
2
: to join as if by welding
welded together in friendship
3
: to become or be capable of being welded
certain metals weld easily
welder
noun
weld
2 of 2 noun1
: a welded joint
2
: union by welding
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